Student Visionaries of the Year Boston

ConneLLS for a Cure | ConneLLS for a Cure

Team's Student Visionaries of the Year Fundraiser

Feb 08, 2025

 

 

Cedar:
In March of 2022, I was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (LLS). But it wasn’t just me that was diagnosed—it was my family, too. Each time I went in for a treatment, a small part of them did, too. They felt my fatigue, my pain, and my loss. But they also felt my joy as I slowly recovered my strength and gained my life back.

Cedar and Posey:
As team
ConneLLS for a Cure, we will be helping other patients and families affected by cancer do the same by raising funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Our vision is to help fund effective, safe treatments that target cancer precisely without harming the rest of the child’s body.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This year we are honoroed to be a part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign, working to raise as much as possible for LLS’s mission.

As a global leader in the fight against blood cancer, LLS:

  • Funds cutting-edge research leading to breakthroughs in immunotherapy, genomics and personalized medicine that are improving and saving the lives of patients
  • Provides free education and support for blood cancer patients and families, including personalized, one-on-one support, assistance with identifying and enrolling in clinical trials, and more.
  • Mobilizes thousands of advocates to drive policy changes that accelerate the development of new cancer treatments and break down barriers to care.

Please consider joining this fight by making a donation. All donations are greatly appreciated and tax-deductible. 

On behalf of blood cancer patients everywhere, thank you!

For more information about LLS, please visit www.lls.org.

 

40 Comments

  • Teddy luchars

    So proud of you Cedar and all of the Connells!!!

  • Elizabeth Bartholet

    Honored to know you Cedar and your entire family. Betsy

  • Anne Caldwell

    Cedar, You and your family are in my heart every day. Your courage and fortitude fill me with admiration and awe. The love and support of your family and friends fills me with gratitude and joy. Keep on truck'in, amigo!

  • Jennifer L

    We love you Cedar and all the Connells! Jennifer, Tom, Mary Barrett, & Thomas

  • Deya Warren

    Love you all! xo the Warrens

  • Judy Golson and Family

    We are happy to be a part of this amazing fundraising effort. Congratulations Cedar for finishing chemo!!

  • Josh Block & Sharon Silber

    Cedar and Posey, I'm a college (and NYC) friend of your mom's (and dad's), and your story has deeply moved our family. We lost my wife's father after a two year battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, so we understand firsthand the challenges that blood cancer brings to both patients and families. Your determination to stay active even during the toughest days of treatment is inspiring, and we're touched by how you both are channeling your experience into this project. We'll be cheering you on as you approach the end of your treatment journey in 2025. Sending strength and support to you and your whole family.

  • Susan H Connell

    Cedar, you have done an incredible job, both getting through this most difficult three-year cure period and with your outreach program to let others know about your cancer journey. And now with yours and Posey's huge effort to raise money to continue to find answers for a cure for this type of Leukemia. Bravo to your and Posey, bravo to you, and a Mexican toast to your definite future. I love you to pieces, Susu

  • Anne Stewart

    Congratulations on being in remission as well as starting this fundraising drive to give back to such a worthy organization that strives to save lives!

  • Gretchen Baudenbacher

    Cedar and Posey, the courage you have shown and the actions you're taking to help others is so inspiring. We love the Connell family! Happy to support your cause.

  • Anonymous

    Great first week!

  • Rich and Nadine LeBranti

    Thank you for fundraising for this incredibly important cause.

  • Babs and Todd Wheelden

    We are Cheering for Cedar and For Team Connell!

  • Rebecca Wright

    In honor of Cedar fighting and winning. 👊 Michael Becky Izzy Marley and ESP Wells!!

  • Greg Nikitas

    Way to go Cedar!!! Love to the Connell Family from the Nikitas Family!

  • Marcia Katz

    Good luck to Cedar! All best wishes, Ed and Marcia Katz

  • Jennifer Delach

    Cedar, wishing you a full recovery and a fantastic college life ahead of you.

  • Maggie + Mike Meiners

    Your family's story has been truly inspiring and I wish all the best for Cedar's continued recovery.

  • Jim Anstey

    Cedar, Posey, Tuey, and Kiki you are an inspiration to us all. Sending you lots of love from Brooklyn Jim, Jess, Bea and Arthur xxxx

  • Stephen Fletcher

    Thinking of you all! Happy to support your efforts here! Keep it up!

  • Houston Family

    Go Cedar and Posey!

  • Michael and Diane Kordecki

    Cedar, you have shown incredible strength and resilience during this challenging time. We deeply appreciate your fortitude and kindness as you dedicate yourself to helping others. Posey, your insight, practicality, and compassion since your brother’s diagnosis have been truly remarkable. Few possess the grace and commitment you’ve shown in supporting your family. Kiki and Tuey, it is an honor to stand by all of you.

  • The Simonian Team - Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    Amazing job as always by the Connell Family! Continue to do amazing things Cedar & Posey!

  • Brad & Kim Moore

    Proud to support Cedar and the entire Team ConneLLS for a Cure!

  • Keri Cook Falls

    I am humbled by your struggle and strength. Thank you for creating this effort to raise awareness. Wishing you all the best.

  • Katie Toulmin

    So proud of you Cedar and Posey!

  • Savita Lepore

    Thinking of you guys!!

  • Kathryn Zenko-Rother

    Gift to support Team ConneLLS for a Cure! We love you! xx The Rother Family

  • Brendan OBrien

    Happy to help

  • Thomas Wilson

    Happy to support Cedar and Posey's fundraising efforts!

  • Robert Santry

    Great work, Cedar and Posey!

  • Christopher Turner

    For SVOY Boston - ConneLLS for a Cure

  • Susan and Darren Weninger

    Team ConneLLS for a Cure!

  • Anonymous

    Blood bracelets Purchases

  • Mary Kay and Pat O’Neill

    No one fights alone!

  • Sabir Wadhwani

    Dear Cedar, Posey, Kiki, and Tuey, We support Team ConneLLS for a Cure! Warm Regards, The Wadhwani Family

  • William Blair

    SVOY Boston - conneLLS for a CURE

  • Amanda Wiss

    Sending much love from Bklyn

  • Rhys Spano

    From Rhys Spano

  • Emily and Chip Grace

    We love you Connells!

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